Thursday, 12 July 2012

Parrot fish

Parrot fish Parrot fish

 

The beautifully colored parrot fish is known to change its shape, color, and even gender during its life.
Every night, certain species of parrot fish envelope themselves in a transparent cocoon made of mucous secreted from an organ on their head. Scientists think the cocoon masks their scent, making them harder for nocturnal predators, like moray eels, to find...

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